General
In dealing with personal data, the Times Technology Group (TTG) ensures compliance by its staff with the standards of security and confidentiality prescribed by the laws of Hong Kong. Personal data is any information relating to any living individual from which it is possible to identify that individual. When TTG collects information from you, it fully meets the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486 of the laws of Hong Kong).
Collection of Personal Information
TTG will occasionally collect personal data, such as your name and mailing address, which will be processed for the specific purpose that it has been given or for any purpose mentioned in this statement. Such purposes may include but will not be limited to the purchasing of goods and the handling of complaints, enquiries or feedback. The provision of personal data or any information is entirely voluntary. However, any failure to supply all of the information that TTG requests may result in us being unable to process your requests fully or at all.
In addition to any specific purpose, when you provide personal data TTG may occasionally use it to send you materials regarding our new products and services or upcoming events. At the time of data collection you will be given the choice of opting out from receiving such materials.
TTG will make a record of your visit to this Website. The record will show the domain name part of your email address and details of the pages visited. We only collect aggregate information about the number and types of visitors by reference to their domain name server address. We use this information to prepare general statistics on the usage of this Website and may also disclose it in the case of any unlawful use of this Website.
This Website currently uses "cookies" that are provided by a third-party company. The cookies tag each visitor's browser with a random, unique number. The cookie simply assigns a number but does not collect or disclose any personal information about the person using the browser. By noting where these uniquely numbered browsers navigate to on the Website we are able, with the assistance of the third-party company, to study traffic patterns and improve the Website.
Security
TTG will use such secured encryption systems as are appropriate for the collection of your personal information over the Internet, based on the type of information being collected. Unfortunately, no such measures are 100% secure and it is possible that others may intercept the information you are sending.
We will also take appropriate steps to ensure the security of that information while we are holding it, including password protection and other electronic security methods, as well as physical security methods, where appropriate, to help ensure that the information can only be accessed by our authorized employees, who are aware of the terms of this statement and our corresponding duties to you.
Any personal data that we receive from you will not be disclosed to any third-party except as provided herein. We do not rent, trade or sell information gathered online for commercial purposes.
Links
This statement only applies to TTG. If you click on a link taking you from this Website to another Website, we will not be responsible for the privacy and security practices or the content of that Website; you should refer to the privacy policy of each Website you enter.
Disclosure of Personal Information
TTG values all personal information received and does its best to maintain the privacy of that data. Except with your prior consent or as required by law, we will not transfer or disclose your personal information to any third party, except as stated below:
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to our subsidiaries, associated companies and/or business associations;
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to any personnel, agent, adviser, auditor, contractor or service provider who provides services or advice to us in connection with our operations insofar as is required to enable us to provide, or assist us in providing, the services you have requested;
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unless you have chosen not to receive marketing communications, to our marketing communications and operation partners for the purpose of providing you with special offers and information;
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to any person under a duty of confidentiality to us; and
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to any person to whom we are required to make disclosures under any law or court order applicable in or outside Hong Kong.
You should note that as we have no control over the acts of any third party, the privacy protection stated here ceases to apply to any information that has been disclosed to a third party in accordance with its policy. We endeavor to deal only with responsible third parties but assume no responsibility for the privacy protection that they provide.
Data Retention
Any personal information that you provide to us will be retained only for the period necessary for carrying out the purposes referred to in this statement or as otherwise specified at the time of collection.
Online Privacy Policy Change
TTG reserves the right to change its online privacy policy. However, we will not do so without posting the changes on this Website.
